Huons said on Feb. 6 that Nizoral, a dandruff shampoo brand it imports and distributes, can also be used to relieve symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis.
Nizoral is known as a product for improving dandruff. According to Nicholas Hall Data, an over-the-counter drug market research firm, Nizoral ranked No. 1 in sales in the therapeutic dandruff shampoo category for five consecutive years from 2020 to 2024 across 12 Asian countries.
The company said Nizoral has been used for more than 30 years in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, and can be used not only for dandruff but also for managing seborrheic dermatitis. In particular, the company said the "Nizoral 2%" product can be used not only on the scalp but also on areas where seborrheic dermatitis often occurs, such as the back and chest.
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis often worsen in dry seasons. As moisture in the skin evaporates quickly, sebum secretion increases, and in this process, Malassezia, known as the causative fungus of seborrheic dermatitis, can proliferate easily, the company said.
A company official said, "There may be limits to managing Malassezia with general cleansing products alone," and added, "During seasonal transitions, you can consider using over-the-counter drugs that contain antifungal ingredients."